Shakespear!

What comes to your mind when you hear the words, "Now we're going to read Shakespeare!" Do you cringe in fear? Do you giggle with glee? What past experiences have you had with Shakespeare to make you react the way you do?

The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear that we're going to read Shakespear is Romeo and Juliet. I get excited because I am very interested in dramatic romances. However to be honest I really don't know much about Romeo and Juliet. On that note, I don't know much about Shakespear at all. It makes me a little bit nervous and excited at the same time.

I have heard from a lot of people that Shakespear is confusing and hard to understand. This is why I am nervous to read it. If I don't understand something that I am reading that I can't get interested in it and I am unable to focus. But I really can't base my opinion on others', I'll just have to see for myself.

I am excited to read Shakespear too because I want to see for myself whether or not I am interested in it. I hope that it will be captivating and make me feel like I am a part of the story. I hope it will take me back to older, simpler times with every word I read. With my excitment comes hope.